IT Help Desk Support & Web Developer

Advance Testing Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking an IT Help Desk Support & Web Developer in Campbell Hall, NY. The role focuses on hands-on end-user support, hardware deployment, and assisting the development team with web applications.

Responsibilities include account management, security tooling, and cross-site network support. A degree in CS/IT is required, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across software and hardware.
• Hands-on experience with Windows desktop/laptop hardware and mobile devices.
• Familiarity with user account management including AD/GP, Office 365, Entra and MFA enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Set up, image, deploy, and repair workstations and peripherals for new hires and staff; configure home-office setups.
• Create/modify/disable accounts; automate credential provisioning; administer access via AD/Group Policy; manage Entra licenses.
• Assist development team with web application programming and support web development tasks.
• Maintain and troubleshoot network across sites and manage Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, and switches.

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving

Tools

Active Directory/GPO

O365/Entra administration

Job description

Description

SOCOTEC company is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work.

SOCOTEC-Campbell Hall, NY . is currently seeking a IT Help Desk Support & Web Developer.

Key Responsibilities

• Hardware Support & Deployment: Set up, image, deploy, and repair workstations and peripherals (RAM, fans, mics) for new hires and existing staff; configure docking stations and home-office setups; manage aircards, tablets, phones, and cell boosters across job sites.
• User Account & Access Management: Create/modify/disable accounts and distribution lists; automate credential provisioning (PowerShell, Microsoft Graph); manage access via AD/Group Policy; provision O365/E3 licenses via Entra; administer intranet access; support offboarding and MFA enforcement.
• Web Development: Assist development team with web application programming using common vibe-coding platforms (e.g., Cursor).
• Network Administration: Maintain and troubleshoot Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, and switches across sites, including port mapping (e.g., Advanced IP Scanner).
• Telephony/VoIP & Communications: Support auto‑attendant, voicemail, and VoIP platforms (e.g., ReachUC); troubleshoot ClickUp, GroupMe, SMS‑forwarding, and related automation.
• Software/Application Support: Support Windows 11, Office, Adobe, QuickBooks, SSRS, Excel/ActiveX, PDFCreator, and mission‑critical custom apps.
• Printer/Scanner Support: Install and troubleshoot networked printers/scanners, print profiles, label printers, and high‑quality lab print requests.
• Meetings & Collaboration Tools: Support OneDrive, conferencing tools, AV/camera setup, and meeting attendance tracking.
• Cybersecurity & Backups: Monitor endpoints (SentinelOne, Huntress); triage security incidents; review phishing‑simulation results; manage email filtering (Barracuda).
• Documentation & Training: Document procedures, maintain knowledge base articles, and provide basic end‑user training.
• General/Soft Skills: Deliver professional help desk support, coordinate with vendors, support multiple sites, and manage a varied daily ticket queue.

This role is primarily a hands‑on, end‑user support position. Responsibilities may change based on the actual scope of day‑to‑day work.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an IT help desk, desktop support, or similar technical support role preferred; a strong willingness to learn and grow is equally valued.
• Hands‑on experience supporting Windows desktop/laptop hardware (Dell) and mobile devices, including imaging, deployment, component‑level repair (e.g., RAM upgrades, fan/mic replacement), and troubleshooting non‑booting systems.
• Working knowledge of user account and access management, including Windows Server Active Directory/Group Policy concepts, Microsoft Office/E3/Entra administration, and secure credential provisioning for new‑hire batches (e.g., one‑time‑secret links, MFA enforcement).
• Familiarity with VoIP/telephony systems.
• Basic knowledge of Object‑Oriented Programming.
• Basic networking knowledge: Wi‑Fi/access points, Ethernet, switches (including reading/documenting port maps), and general troubleshooting of connectivity issues; comfort using network diagnostic tools (e.g., Advanced IP Scanner).
• Exposure to endpoint security/antivirus tools (e.g., SentinelOne, Huntress), email filtering/security platforms (e.g., Barracuda), phishing‑simulation/security‑awareness training tools, and basic cybersecurity best practices.
• Basic PowerShell scripting familiarity.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills across both software and hardware.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize a varied ticket queue across multiple sites.
• Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal), including comfort providing remote assistance to non‑technical end users.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, including during security‑incident response and employee onboarding/offboarding.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.